--- title: "West Tofts - Feeder Pillar Install and Re-wire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f9381c11-03a5-4eb5-a4ad-ae2f948c451a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9381c11-03a5-4eb5-a4ad-ae2f948c451a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9381c11-03a5-4eb5-a4ad-ae2f948c451a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9381c11-03a5-4eb5-a4ad-ae2f948c451a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-08-14" --- # West Tofts - Feeder Pillar Install and Re-wire Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9381c11-03a5-4eb5-a4ad-ae2f948c451a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9381c11-03a5-4eb5-a4ad-ae2f948c451a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9381c11-03a5-4eb5-a4ad-ae2f948c451a.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for the project titled "West Tofts - Feeder Pillar Install and Re-wire," aimed at the supply and installation of a new feeder pillar circuit to various accommodation and office buildings at West Tofts Camp, Thetford, East of England. This procurement process falls under the 'Construction work' industry category, with additional focus on site preparation, excavating, earthmoving, landscaping, and electrical installation services. As the procurement is currently in the tender stage, interested parties should be aware of the deadline for tender submission, which is set for 28th August 2024 at 14:00 GMT. The project, estimated at £250,000, will commence on 11th November 2024 and is expected to conclude by 23rd December 2024. The procurement method being followed is a selective, restricted procedure above the threshold. This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to secure a significant contract with the Ministry of Defence. Companies specialising in construction, electrical installation, and site preparation are particularly well-suited to this project. Besides financial benefits, winning this contract could enhance your firm's portfolio and reputation, potentially leading to further government contracts. This opportunity is ideal for businesses capable of adhering to stringent safety and technical standards, especially those experienced in trench excavation, vacuum excavation techniques, and underground ducting work. ## Notice Supply and installation of new feeder pillar providing a new circuit to 18 accommodation buildings, 4 ablutions, 2 leased 6 stores and 3 offices. All buildings are single phase apart from one. For this work many trenches will need to be excavated for the cabling underground. Due to the amount of current cables, gas and water pipes which run in all directions around the camp, all trenches will be Vacuum excavated. For areas of hard standing which cannot be vacuum excavated hand digging will need to be carried out. Cat scanning will need to be conducted. A cost option will need to be provided for underground ducting including Draw rope. No trenches can be left uncontained, or accessible due to civilians and MOD staff walking around the areas. All contractors will be required to complete their own calculations and design work which clearly shows the requirements on cables sizes, Cable selection, Circuit designs, Protective devices, Isolators. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb63e76f-cf49-431a-9236-3631a6959f38 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Nov 2024 - 23 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | THETFORD | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP26 5EP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk | | Local authority | Breckland | | Electoral ward | Forest | | Westminster constituency | South West Norfolk | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45100000 - Site preparation work - 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work - 45112700 - Landscaping work - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works - 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment - 51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment ## Release History - 14 Aug 2024 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb63e76f-cf49-431a-9236-3631a6959f38 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb63e76f-cf49-431a-9236-3631a6959f38 14th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk/ Link to eSourcing Portal - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58599 Link to Opportunity Detail ## Notice URLs - https://www.landmarcsolutions.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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